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Anecdote
Tue, June 06 2017
When Virender Sehwag threatened not to play against England in World Cup 2011
Virender Sehwag is a character, a rare character who is complicatedly uncomplicated.
Tue, August 02 2016
Ajinkya Rahane, Dombivali and his experience in Mumbai locals
Travelling in local trains in Mumbai can be hectic. Time and now, we hear stories of the ruthless hostile passengers in the jam-packed compartments, all racing to reach the finishing line but amidst this hostility, a lot of it is a myth.
Thu, August 04 2016
Bloodbath at Sabina Park: When West Indian pacers ensured 5 Indian batsmen were ‘absent hurt’
The West Indian tactic of short-pitched bowling, in addition to uneven bounce on the surface — which often resulted in ball rising at alarming heights — spelled doom for Indians.
Sun, June 12 2016
When the entire Indian team was made to run on the road!
Ahead of World Cup 1996, India's team management came up with the idea of the entire team running to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium from the hotel every morning. The rule, however, did not impress the members of the team.
Mon, March 16 2015
When ‘God’ came to the rescue of well-known Indian cricket Sudhir Gautam in New Zealand
Sudhir was stressed out. He pleaded with the authorities that he did not have that kind of money and he was just an ardent cricket fan following the Indian team. The authorities heard him out but told him that rules are rules.
Sun, March 08 2015
When Viv Richards scared the hell out of Wasim Akram!
On the occasion of the legendary Viv Richards’s 63rd birthday on Saturday, Joy Bhattacharjya shared an interesting anecdote involving Richards and Wasim Akram.
Thu, January 22 2015
Mark Taylor shows laudable humility and knowledge of cricket history
Ramchand was at a cricket awards ceremony in the 1990s where, predictably, very few people recognised him.
Mon, January 19 2015
Virender Sehwag’s simple solution to counter prodigious reverse swing
Virender Sehwag had a stint with English county cricket club Leicestershire.
Wed, January 21 2015
Tiger chased by a dog!
Abbas Ali Baig has an interesting tale to about himself and his Oxford, India and Hyderabad team-mate, his good friend Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi.
Wed, January 14 2015
“I’m a f*****g prince!”
When Ian Chappell wanted to learn more about Tiger Pataudi.